In the Garden Spotlight: Basil

Basil is by far the easiest plant I have grown...EVER! Basil needs sun, water and room to grow. If your plant gets too tall or bushy, chop of a piece and add it to your salad, make pesto or even Basil Lemonade!

Purple Opal Basil

My favorite varieties are Dark Purple Opal, Fine Verde and Genovese Basil. All three of them are great in pesto and the purple adds a bit of color to salads or even pizza!

Doesn't that sound easy? I found a basil plant at my local supermarket for $4. For $4 at Mary's Heirloom Seeds you can get a full pack of organic, non-gmo Basil seeds. That's a possible 35 basil plants!!!